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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During /[Nkk)8-
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at d*u3]&?x&f
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, &DQ_qOKD
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, 3x(Y+
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and CM~x1f *v
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, -qSGa;PJ
much of which is said to be based on science. fbI5!i#lz
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become -wUT@a
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well H
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as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for V~Guw[RA
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, O4nA ?bA
tools, echoes, and rainbows. Cno[:iom
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It Zp/P/97p
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide &#C |
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the iJZvVs',
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, ZHRMW'N e
language arts, music, or art! F`;q9<NYRW
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific ht\_YiDg3
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and G=e'H-
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh k(`> (w
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions v%#@.D!)
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against f !7fz~&Sh
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this p*jH5h cy
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 1 )u, %
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, &/Gf@[
is needed. (293 words) t%y
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36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them uv$utu><
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will _____. rZAP3)dA
A. work in scientific research institutions 8V
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B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters ,-n_( U
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration M )v='O<H8
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. D7IhNWrgj
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ,7d#t4
subject for them to learn -lfbn = 3
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar e ?Jgk$"
with the process and spirit of science P-Gp^JX8
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. F)aF.'$-/
A. practicing communication skills z +c8G
B. studying geography ?5[$d{ Gjl
C. taking art courses #/t+h#jG
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ;b|=osyT\
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others X4k|k>
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty YvUV9qps~
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments Q}^qu6
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the FbCuXS=+`
passage the writer seems to ______. 7 $dibTER
A. prove that science is a successful course in school e\ZV^h}TQ
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school H:q;IYE+a
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict a 3[,3
that children who learn science will be good scientists us U6,
36-40 B A D D C
